Issaquah High School football coach Chris Bennett was informed late last month that he would not be retained for next season.

Coaches work off year-to-year contracts. Bennett said he was taken by surprise when informed of the decision.

FileChris Bennett, during the team’s first practice Aug. 21, told players that doing every task right, no matter how big or small, prepares them for success.

“To be honest, I was just told that my contract was not going to be renewed and when asked why, I wasn’t given a reason,” said Bennett, who compiled a 44-23 record in six seasons, along with an appearance in the 2008 state-title game.